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Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe

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Crispy Lechon Belly has so many names. It is called bellychon, lechon belly, lechon liempo, roasted pork belly, and what have you. One thing is for sure, whatever this dish is referred to, the taste and flavor should be the same. This means that it should be tasty and delicious while being crispy on the outside.

Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe

This Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe is for those who have a conventional oven. Don’t worry, I will still develop a version that makes use of the traditional grilling method. For now, let’s get that oven heated so that we can start.

Note that you will need to steam the rolled pork belly first before roasting it. The steaming happens when star anise, onion and water is placed into the roasting pan and is completely covered with foil. Covering the roasting pan with aluminum foil is a very important step because this traps the liquid within the pan, which makes the pork belly tender, to the point that it can be very crispy when roasted afterwards.

Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe Panlasang Pinoy

In addition, the flavor of onion and star anise gets infused into the meat while steaming (baking while covered in foil), making it very tasty. Roasting the pork belly in high heat afterwards makes the skin crispy. The process might sound complicated, but it is really simple, as long as you have a conventional oven in your kitchen.

Crispy Lechon Belly

This is best served with homemade lechon sauce. You can also serve this as it is, but a little vinegar will be be better. If you have questions, let me know. Send in a comment or message me. Cheers!

Crispy Roasted Lechon Belly

Try this Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe. Let me know what you think.

Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe
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Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe

Try this Crispy Lechon Belly Recipe recipe. Let me know what you think.
Course Pork Recipe
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs. whole slab boneless pork belly
  • 1 large bunch lemongrass pounded
  • 1 large bunch scallions

Rub ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steaming ingredients

  • 7 pieces star anise
  • 1 medium red onion wedged
  • 1 pint water

Instructions

  • Combine rub ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.Rub all over the pork belly.
  • Arrange scallions and pounded lemongrass in the middle of the slab. Roll. Use a kitchen twine to secure the rolled pork belly. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400F
  • Add star anise and wedged onion into the roaster. Pour 1 pint water.
  • Arrange rolled pork belly over the roasting pan. Securely wrap the roasting pan with an aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 2 hours.
  • Remove the foil. Increase the heat to 475F. Roast for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from the oven. Let the meat cool down.
  • Slice into serving pieces. Serve.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8g

Watch the Video on How to Cook Crispy Lechon Belly

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Comments

  1. Ricky says

    July 28, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    Do i need to rotate the belly once in a while during roasting?

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      July 30, 2020 at 10:02 am

      It is not necessary, but you can.

      Reply
  2. Mayang says

    February 23, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    I was confused at first since there were 2 different recipes from this site. I tried this one and was so happy with the outcome.

    Reply
  3. fatima resujento says

    September 4, 2018 at 5:34 am

    hi! natutuwa ako may commercial ka na.

    Reply
  4. lalaine says

    May 12, 2018 at 5:52 am

    sir pano po pag rotisserie ang gagamitin for lechon belly?

    Reply

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